World War II Honoree

Patrick M. Reardon

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Honored By

Mrs. Darlene A. Gray

Relationship

Niece

Served as an Air Force Gunner when he was shot down over Holland, which was occupied by German forces; held as Prisoner Of War 18 months at Stalag 17B. On May 3, 1945, camp was liberated when six men of the 13th Armored Division arrived in three Jeeps and easily captured the remaining guards that numbered 205. Other units of the 13th Armored Division followed shortly and organized evacuation of Prisoners Of War by C-47 planes to France, May 9, 1945.